The Innovate UK Immersive Tech Network, in collaboration with AR for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) and Nexus at the University of Leeds, dived into the world of enterprise immersive technology to discover its limitless possibilities for industry transformation.
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About the event
This conference provided a gateway to unlocking the power of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) in various sectors. Participants gained insights about the potential of extended reality (XR) applications and adoption, how immersive tech is impacted by artificial intelligence (AI), 5G and cybersecurity, and were able to get hands on with demos, workshops and roundtable discussions.
Event highlights
- Cutting-edge demos with the latest AR/VR/MR technologies and their transformative capabilities.
- Interactive workshops to learn and understand how to develop AR/VR uses cases and requirements. What tools, insights, process, and support do you need?
- Expert panels with industry leaders and visionaries in dynamic panel discussions that explored the impact of immersive tech in fields such as manufacturing, 5G and AR, Digital Twin and AR, Women in Engineering / IT.
- Inspiring talks packed with valuable insights from thought-provoking talks by experts pushing the boundaries of immersive technology.
- Networking opportunities amongst peers, fellow professionals, potential collaborators, and mentors in the immersive tech space. Join an evening meet up with the growing North East XR creative industry to share experiences and ideas.
- Startup showcase of ground-breaking startups pitch their immersive tech solutions.
Who was the event for?
- Business leaders and decision makers seeking to gain a competitive edge
- Industry professionals interested in immersive tech applications
- Researchers shaping the future of technology
- Innovators and entrepreneurs driving technological advancements.
Agenda
Day 1 – Wednesday 12 November
- 9:00 – 11:00 XR Demo Sessions
- 11:00 – 11:30 Welcome and Introduction – Mark Sage (The AREA)
- 11:30 – 12:30 Join XR Journey with CBRE and JLR : Wearing the Future and Present : XR and AI in Facilities Management – Miquel Vidal (CBRE) and JLR Immersive Research – Valerian Meijering (Jaguar Land Rover)
- 12:30 – 13:00 Keynote with Dassault Systèmes : Making the virtual twin experience actionable with DELMIA Augmented Experience – Gan Wang, Dean Catchpole, Guillaume Lucas
- 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch and Demos
- 14:00 – 14:30 Panel discussion : Unlocking the Future of XR Hardware – Michael Miller (Niantic), Mark Ransley (XYZ Reality), Harry Virdi (HTC) and Amy Chao (Innovate UK Immersive Technologies Network)
- 14:30 – 15:00 Panel discussion : Making the Case: Winning Executive and User Buy-In for XR – Paul Davies (Boeing), Miquel Vidal (CBRE), Eduardo Dias (JLR), David Taylor (QinetiQ) and Asha Easton (Innovate UK Immersive Technologies Network)
- 15:00 – 15:30 Keynote : HTC – Driving Industries Forward with XR – Harry Virdi
- 15:30 – 16:00 Break and Demos
- 16:00 – 17:30 Workshop – Understanding AR/VR Uses Cases and Requirements – Mark Sage (The AREA)
- 17:30 – 19:30 Innovate UK Immersive Technologies Network Meet-up
Day 2 – Thursday 13 November
- 9:00 – 9:30 XR Demo Sessions
- 9:30 – 9:35 Welcome Back
- 9:35 – 10:05 Panel discussion : XR Cybersecurity Challenges – Matthew Hall (ArborXR), Mark Boyle (Digital Catapult Digital Twin Centre), Peter Cox (UM Labs) and Amy Chao (Innovate UK Immersive Technologies Network)
- 10:05 – 10:35 Keynote : Protecting Extended Reality Security from a Network Perspective – Peter Cox (UM Labs)
- 10:35 – 11:00 Break and Demos
- 11:00 – 11:30 Panel discussion : Amplifying XR – How AI is Transforming Immersive Tech – Ricardo Bovo (University of Greenwich), Laura Bishop (BSi), Joshua Davies (GE Verona), Mark Boyle (Digital Catapult Digital Twin Centre) and Asha Easton (Innovate UK Immersive Technologies Network)
- 11:30 – 12:00 Hands-On Master Class: Creating an AR ROI – Mark Sage (The AREA)
- 12:00 – 12:30 Panel discussion : Overcoming AR Adoption Barriers: Designing for Safety and Usability – Sam Hyde (AMRC), Dr. James Palmer (AWE), Amanda Haigh (Fix Your Future), Dean Catchpole (Dassault Systèmes) and Mark Sage (The AREA)
- 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch and Demos
- 13:30 – 14:30 Roundtable Discussions : Sustainability – Bianca Wright (Coventry University) and Mitch Turnbull (University of Bristol)
- 14:30 – 15:00 Panel discussion : Powering Immersive Experiences: XR Meets 5G – Mark Toman (BT Wholesale), Jenna Ingoe (Sunderland Software City), Alex Taylor (Net4), Nikita Pietrow (MTC) and Nicole Stewart Rushworth (CoSTAR National Lab)
- 15:00 – 15:30 3-Minute Pitch from Immersive Technology Providers and Businesses
- 15:30 – 15:30 Closing remarks
This event provided an incredible opportunity to delve into the future of technology and its transformative power across industries.
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